Troy-Bilt 12087, 12088, 12089, 12090 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Models:
  • 12087 (Standard 7 HP)
  • 94881579-5-99 (Electric 7 HP)
  • 12089 (Standard 8 HP)
  • 12090 (Electric 8 HP)
  • Capabilities of PTO for driving numerous attachments
  • Engineering works of high quality for tough operation conditions
  • Simple garden soil tilling/cultivation or gardening operations are integrated into the design concepts.
  • Enables multiple property management activities.
  • Has forward and reverse rotation of the tines.
  • Height adjustment of the handlebars.
  • Maintenance of gear oil in the transmission of the power unit.
  • The ability to engage and disengage tines for transport to protect the unit.
  • A certified built-in Forward Interlock Safety System.
  • Stepped speed regulation of the wheels, slow and fast.
  • Tilling at various depths.
  • Possible control from the electric starter for some models.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What models are available for the PTO Horse Tiller?

A: Pto Horse Tiller is available in model numbers 12087 Standard 7HP, 12088 Electric 7HP, 12089 Standard 8HP, and 12090 Electric 8HP.

Q: Is the tiller capable of powering other attachments?

A: Yes, it is capable to power other attachments through its PTO capability to include a chipper/shredder and a log splitter.

Q: What are the safety features found in the tiller?

A: All the tillers have a specially designed Forward Interlock Safety System, which is helpful in turning off the engine of the unit when the user happens to lose control of the machine.

Q: How do I change the tilling depth?

A: The Tilling depth can be altered by the use of there tilling depth regulator lever and this has several notched settings.

Q: Which fuel is suitable for the engine?

A: The motor should preferably not be fueled with anything less than 77 octane unleaded motor gasoline which is fresh and clean.

Q: Oil Level Checking frequency?

A: The frequency of checking oil levels varies. For instance, engine oils will have to be checked every 5 hours and daily while gear oils in the transmissions will have to be checked after every 30 hours of active running.

Q: Is it possible to start the Tiller using the electric ignition?

A: Yes, some models like the 12088 and 12090 do enable electric starting for the tillers.

Q: What is the method of moving the Tillers?

A: If the engine is operational, then tillers can be moved using the powered wheels otherwise they can be pushed with the wheel speed lever set at FREEWHEEL position. When relocating the tillers though, ensure that the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever is set on DISENGAGE.

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